This New 10-acre Desert Escape Has Private Pools, Sleek Villas, and Concierge Service—and Its Just Minutes From Joshua Tree

A new five-villa estate near Joshua Tree National Park blends luxury rentals with boutique hotel perks for stylish group getaways.

Just beyond the northern boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, where the Mojave stretches wide and the sun warms the bouldered landscape, a new collection of vacation homes is offering a luxurious reimagining of desert hospitality.

Set on 10 private acres and less than a 10-minute drive from the park entrance, Panorama Villas by Fieldtrip is a modern desert compound designed for connection—and escape. It features five custom-built villas, each outfitted with a private heated pool and hot tub, game room, and ample outdoor gathering space.

It’s a hospitality hybrid, with the intimacy and privacy of a vacation rental paired with the services of a boutique hotel. Think: 24/7 concierge and curated experiences ranging from private chefs to sound baths. And it’s all located between the north and west entrances of Joshua Tree National Park and just minutes from the town of Joshua Tree.

The villas can be booked individually—ideal for families, small groups, or short creative retreats—or together as a full estate, creating an 18-bedroom, fully serviced enclave. The design encourages a sense of community while offering enough room to truly spread out.

“Panorama Villas represents everything we’ve been working toward—a property that really pushes the boundaries of what a custom-built vacation rental can be,” Ramin Savar, co-founder of Fieldtrip, a company known for its high-touch desert retreats, said in a press release shared with Travel + Leisure. “Over the years, we’ve carved out a niche as the go-to in the desert for hosting group gatherings, film productions, and retreats, thanks to our team’s ability to deliver complex, high-touch events. Panorama was designed specifically to meet this demand—a purpose-built estate for group experiences, backed by the infrastructure to execute these events flawlessly.”

At the center of the property is Peak, the largest of the five homes. With eight bedrooms and six bathrooms arranged across two wings, it comfortably hosts up to 12 guests and functions as a natural gathering space for larger parties. A 20-foot dining table anchors the open-concept living area, while game and entertainment rooms (with a bar, billiards, and arcade games) add a playful edge. Outside, two side-by-side pools and adjacent hot tubs are flanked by fire pits and outdoor kitchens.

Three- and two-bedroom villas—Crest A, Vista A, Crest B, Vista B—round out the compound. Each offers a similar aesthetic and amenity profile: clean lines, chef’s kitchens, indoor-outdoor flow, and mountain views. The interiors, designed by Los Angeles-based Kevin Klein Design, take cues from the desert itself, as all five homes feature warm textures, natural palettes, and tactile materials that feel both modern and grounded.

Bookings, whether for individual villas or the entire estate, can be made at StayFieldtrip.com. Rates for Peak start at over $2,000 a night.